In Football Manager 2022, there are plenty of good options under the age of 21 who can flourish into top left-backs, left-wing-backs or even centre-backs.ĭefensive midfield is somewhere in FM that you need someone with strength, stamina and good reading of the game - so you might not want to entrust such an important role to such a young star. Left-back might well be the most difficult spot in the team to find a world-class player, just because of how few specialist left-footed full-backs are out there. Some of these lads might be able to fill in at full-back for you or even in defensive midfield, should you be trying to hold onto a lead. While many defenders on the game come with adjustment periods, however, it's more than possible that you can use a wonderkid as your third- or fourth-choice in defence.Īnd with a lot of centre-backs in Football Manager, versatility is your friend. Always look through the stats to see what kind of full-back you're signing.īuy a dominant centre-back now and you can sort your team for the next 15 years. One thing to look for in the modern game: a midfielder profile now playing at right-back. Perhaps they're natural defenders not good enough in the centre - or maybe they're rapid wingers, capable of man-marking. There are naturally more right-footers than left in the game, leaving a clutch of footballers who were shunted out to right-back for a variety of reasons.

If you take over an English side in FM, chances are your academy will have five right-backs ready and waiting for you, right?Īll jokes aside, right-back is an interesting position of potential.

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